Most Beautiful Southern Appalachian Orchid

In my way of thinking, Crested Coralroot Orchid (Hexalectris spicata) is one of the most beautiful orchids found in East Tennessee in our Southern Appalachian woods. From a distance, it is not much to look at, but closer up, it is absolutely gorgeous. See the following group of seven (one, unfortunately, was broken down), from afar, then closer up. See if you agree with me: